Farmers in the St. Mary River Irrigation District were told they can expect a full foot of water this season.
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Southern Alberta irrigators get water allocation boost
As region emerges from drought, St. Marty’s River Irrigation District increases allocation to 12 inches for the season
Saskatchewan expects above normal runoff in most of grain belt
Spring runoff in central and southern Saskatchewan is expected to be above average this year.
Snow conditions work in Saskatchewan’s favour this year
A hydrologist says a good snowpack can provide more water than one may think, but steps are needed to keep it in the soil
Water volume trumps water use efficiency, says Philip Harder, research director and hydrological scientist at Croptimistic Technology.
Federal hydrologist goes with the flow
Agriculture Canada scientist takes a meandering path from school to research centre, thanks to classroom outreach work
Kayla Moore works at Agriculture Canada’s research centre in Brandon, where she specializes in hydrology, groundwater and the management of soil moisture on farmland.
Coal mining helps bridge the two solitudes
At the end of the Second World War, Canadian author Hugh MacLennan wrote a novel called Two Solitudes, which described the lack of communication and understanding between French and English Canadians. Currently, divides have opened up on many new fronts. Silos have formed based on political, economic, racial, national and gender issues, while social media […] Read more
PTx Trimble introduces new technology
WM-FieldForm allows for mapping and implement control with new displays that have faster auto-design features
PTx Trimble, now a part of Agco, introduced a new digital system in mid-November for creating topographical field maps, drainage plans and the necessary software and hardware to control implements to carry out those plans. WM-FieldForm is capable of controlling a single scraper to shape field surfaces. It is the first water management system from […] Read more
Wetland advocates hoped Sask. election would talk water
REGINA — A group pushing for a wetland policy says it should have been a Saskatchewan election issue. Wetlands for Tomorrow includes scientists, farmers and conservationists. Last week at a news conference near Wascana Lake in Regina, spokespersons said everyone should work together toward a common goal of water quality. “The province of Saskatchewan really […] Read more
Old water management concept continues to work
Nova Scotia producers who farm near the Bay of Fundy still use a dike system that was initially built 400 years ago
MASSTOWN, N.S. — Agricultural water management in Nova Scotia relies on a centuries-old method of keeping salt water at bay. The province’s dikeland system was established about 400 years ago and is still in use on tidal rivers in the Bay of Fundy area. It protects about 45,000 acres of farmland, as well as critical […] Read more
Consult with farmers as keepers of land, water
The Canada Water Agency became official earlier this month, and the agricultural community appears to be on board. “With them being located here in our own backyard, KAP will have a unique opportunity to be on the ground and bring forward the perspectives of Manitoba producers to help inform their work,” Brenna Mahoney, general manager […] Read more
Network promotes better farm drainage communication
Farmer-led initiative says producers, public need better information about how to handle too much or too little water
REGINA — A new collaboration in Saskatchewan is meant to improve communication about agricultural water. The Saskatchewan Drainage Extension Network (SK DEN) is a partnership led by farmers and farm organizations who want water better managed. Related story: Landowners struggle with unapproved drainage “When it comes to drainage management and irrigation, I think we have […] Read more
